Become a Sterile Processing Tech in 2021? Salary, Jobs, Education

[@CareerWatch]

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[@Travelingbeard-ko1xd]

Great content!! Being a traveling sterile processing technician is where the money is at

[@transport28]

Thats what i want to do. Do you need the 400 hours of clinical and experience to be a traveling sterile processing tech?

[@Travelingbeard-ko1xd]

@@transport28 no once your certified you can travel any place you want

[@Travelingbeard-ko1xd]

@Mystery ? Dont let that hold you back we have people who are born in this country for years and still cant speak English .i dont recommend school if you study you can skip all of that.

[@Travelingbeard-ko1xd]

@Mystery ? and i didn't go to school for it .also depending on what state your in you may not have to have the certification

[@Travelingbeard-ko1xd]

@Mystery ? No that shouldn't stop you from getting any job in sterile processing

[@mypeacefuljourney97]

I plan to enroll in my local community college, I like the aspect of not having to talk to people much. I've been in Health Insurance call centers since 2006 I'm ready for a change with little to no talking.. :)

[@octaviawilliams3159]

I just graduated from Purdue University. I already had a job working at a hospital and by the grace of God ; I was blessed to get a job in Sterile Processing Department before i graduated. I plan to go back to college in Two years to become a Surgical Technologist.

[@mypeacefuljourney97]

@@octaviawilliams3159 that’s a blessing ❤️

[@octaviawilliams3159]

@@mypeacefuljourney97 Thank you!

[@AR-ur7oj]

lol same here, years and tears (typo but it fits lmao) of call center experience and I'm so tired of customers. That's one of the main reasons I started looking into becoming a Sterile Processing Tech, I will not be interacting with patients/customers that much we'll just be mostly working "behind the scenes".

[@coastallivingmississippi188]

@@octaviawilliams3159 nice 👍 but I make more than the Surgical Techs as a Sterile Processing Tech and I don’t have to get screamed at by Doctors.

[@TheRaddestB]

Just got offered a position!!! So excited!! 🙌🏾💯

[@CareerWatch]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@smh2641]

I’m in NY passed my exams I’m finding it hard to get a place to do the 400hrs Any suggestions 🙏

[@ritanyonteh1661]

@@smh2641 Is the course and exams difficult? Thanks in advance for your answer!

[@smh2641]

@@ritanyonteh1661 it’s not easy it’s not difficult

[@hidfigfig2564]

@@smh2641 this is what im worried about hospitals seem tough to get into

[@JesusBaptismGlobalOutreach]

I know a Sterile Processing Tech in San Diego. After 15 years, he’s currently making $35/hr as a Lead in his department.

[@NancyLopez-wy8rt]

I know a CST, she was offered 35 a hour after only one year of experience

[@cam14dang]

Thank you for this video! I graduated as a Dental assistant on Nov 2020 and after working as a DA, I realized I like sterilizing the instruments more! I’m saving up for the sterile processing tech class they offer an hour away from me. I’m excited to try it:)

[@CareerWatch]

Best of luck!

[@chrgav1286]

Around my area(North Cali), SVSTI offers SPD($3000)and ST($25k).

[@cozyafternoon7826]

It's a great job and relatively easy to do. The only downside is it get's super boring after 3 years or so. Depends on the place you work at.

[@thetreasuredbottle4642]

I've been doing it for 8 and I'm my hospital I'm still learning stuff. I get board but I still get excited about things

[@eltanquedecasma1184]

@@thetreasuredbottle4642 has your hourly wage increased over 8 years? By how much?

[@MrRed-tf7bv]

Sometimes boring is good especially at my age of 54.☺ l had enough exitement as an EMT for 6 years.

[@shacariasada4601]

I am really thinking about doing this. I use clean the Operating Rooms when i worked at the hospital here in Baltimore. And i use to clean the techs locker rooms , break rooms,and empty they trash and i use to see them cleaning the instruments and you really dont have to talk to anybody because they were so focused.

[@tracyjones5356]

Thank you for the Great information. I’ve been a certified tech for 30 years. It’s hard work but it pays off. When you have a passion for something you stick with it👍🏽👍🏽

[@CareerWatch]

Well said!

[@minniea.7665]

Is this a stressful job? I'm looking to change careers and this was something I was looking into.

[@abigailtetteh5604]

Hello could you kindly recommend me a book to buy? Thank you in advance i am glad to hear that you had worked in this field for long.

[@Sunnynyc718]

Could you help me get in? I have no sources or links. Don't know where to start.

[@leogolive]

What’s hard about it???

[@Gladioli10]

You have a very soothing voice!

[@hamzaahmed3066]

great job and experience to eventually becoming a surgical tech. As a travel tech making bank sure is possible.

[@cocoloso030]

👍🏾 Me to I was thinking the same thing... at this point nursing just isn't for me

[@thespdguy8167]

I am a sterile processing tech in Mobile Alabama at Ascension Providence Hospital I’ve been one for 12 years I love the job because I help patience I also double as a scrub tech in the operating room

[@meatballpanini7406]

did you go to school for becoming a scrub tech? or just on the job training? because i’m going to go to school for sterile processing tech, but would love to look more into scrub tech!

[@jamiemartinez362]

I’m a sterile processing technician and I love my job!

[@d7my0000]

How’s paying?

[@jamiemartinez362]

@@d7my0000 Depends on where you work really. Inner city/ Truama hospitals pay more than community hospitals.

[@stephanielopez7695]

Nice in im in SF Bay Area start off pay is around $24-26$ like you said geography plays a big factor here. Just gone done with school start externship next week! Super excited! Great Video

[@Lissalam82]

Hey there, congrats on finishing your courses! I'm from the Bay too and have been looking into schools but many that I've been looking at no longer have the courses available, can I ask what school you went to?

[@jaee4w]

@@Lissalam82 Hi! I went to Medtek College in Hayward if you'd like to check them out :) 3 mos of school

[@I_amrob707]

@@jaee4w I’m on the bay too! So u would recommend Hayward?

[@Guvpo]

@@Lissalam82 go to nurse builders academy thats where im going

[@jlovetjat]

What's the top out pay? How are the yearly raises?

[@darrenmoney9484]

Talk about climbing the corporate ladder. In this field.

[@lhoradelbuckley3968]

Can't wait my class this August, I'm excited.

[@CareerWatch]

Good luck!

[@duke613]

For that pay? I'm so disappointed. Now have to rethink.

[@miaribishop3545]

Learn as much as possible , it’s a really beneficial industry !!

[@HerSZNx]

how was the class??

[@TokinwithMojo]

Thank you for all the information about being a sterile tech I recently got offered a job while fishing LOL so this was answering all the questions that I had

[@rachelcoloradomy3kidz778]

I have thought about this career for a few years now! Just fearful of change and would I like it after the fact

[@lwhitwhaaat7371]

I just started working in this. I love it! And it was a good change for me. I quit my customer service job and don't regret it

[@Nullpointer404]

@@lwhitwhaaat7371 what’s the starting salary for ur state?I’m getting my certification tomorrow. Thx for response

[@keenfuture]

@@lwhitwhaaat7371 how did you go about schooling/training ?

[@lwhitwhaaat7371]

@@Nullpointer404 I'm from the east coast so I think it pays a little less than up North/West but so far it's still worth it because it's more than what I was making. I'm starting off at $16 an hour and I get benefits. Once I'm certified (in july) I'll be making $17 an hour. It depends where u work at though. It also depends where you work at and how much experience you have. In 5 years I can go to another nearby hospital that only wants experienced employees and could make about $30 an hour. Sorry for the long paragraph but theres so much to say about it 😂

[@lwhitwhaaat7371]

@@keenfuture my local community college actually has a class available for it. It's usually about a semester long or up to two semesters. I really liked the class because we also did clinicals which gave us a little more experience. When a hospital sees that you put effort to learn about it it really looks great on your resume. Some states are required to be certified in it but some aren't, so definitely try to find a class if u can, or see if a local hospital can help you train or do volunteer work!

[@hitzealcaraz3905]

I work in a hospital as janitorial I got my high school diploma I wanted to go to SPTP I wanted to do it the only thing is scary for me is the state exam Thank you God bless you all

[@24kblancco49]

You should do it. My experience is evs janitorial too and I’m planning to go for it. You can do it you’ll do great!

[@hitzealcaraz3905]

@@24kblancco49 thank you God bless you take care

[@xLilBam17x]

I’m starting my classes next week can’t wait

[@hopefull3387]

Do you mind if I ask where and how long your training will be?

[@christineesmith4954]

I'm starting my classes in July.

[@calvinsam562]

What school or online class is good to take?

[@HealthyLivinMiniii]

Whats that name of the classes that’s needed for this position??

[@cocoloso030]

Thank you for the content, can you tell me what type of advancement their are within this career path?

[@shirleynoel952]

I have been a Sterile processing Technician since 2000 and loved the job. Its a very heavy job if you work in a hospital where Orthopedic surgeries are done. if its a smaller hospital. Unfortunately I had to get a different position in my hospital due to the type of work! It a great job but can be very stressful for sure.

[@zacharyshort384]

Can you elaborate on why it's very heavy / stressful? :)

[@shirleynoel952]

@@zacharyshort384 The Orthopedic hip trays and trials are very heavy to lift, especially if your a small person. Loading and unloading on sterilization carts to be placed in the autoclave for steam sterilization depending on how many knees and hips that are scheduled to be done and not limited to add on's that come in after hours. Also the O.R Staff and how demanding they can be at times. ( High stress) if your hospital is an older one like mine, we do not have all the automated equipment like the newer hospitals or even the facilities that only do Sterilization of hospital equipment ( Like Steripro) in Toronto, That's all they do is Sterilize equipment and send them back to hospitals.

[@amiranore1707]

I have a interview for sterile processing tech I on Monday I’m super nervous being that I don’t have any experience I hope they hire me

[@CareerWatch]

Did you get it?

[@amiranore1707]

I have my second interview today ❤️

[@amiranore1707]

@@CareerWatch I’m happy to report that I got the job and I start on the 9th ❤️

[@CareerWatch]

@@amiranore1707 Nice! Congrats!

[@amiranore1707]

@@CareerWatch thank you and thanks for the good information

[@AR-ur7oj]

This video is so helpful! I just enrolled in a sterile processing tech program in hopes I have better chances down the road. I'm really really looking forward to this career :)

[@abigailtetteh5604]

Hi same here. Could you please recommend a book you use in school so i could buy? Thanks in advance.

[@AR-ur7oj]

@@abigailtetteh5604 Hi, I just enrolled so I am not taking Sterile Processing classes yet, just general classes like Anatomy and microbiology. So I wouldn't know any books specifically for Sterile Processing. What school are you enrolled? They may be able to help with that.

[@abigailtetteh5604]

@@AR-ur7oj 👍

[@suerichards7871]

Thank you for sharing this video, I passed the board exam last year November. I am having trouble finding a place to do my four hundred hours training 😑. I really want to get a job with my certificate.

[@CareerWatch]

Congrats on passing! What job platforms are you using? Indeed, Glassdoor, Linkedin?

[@suerichards7871]

I have tried going to the hospital, but no luck 😪

[@suerichards7871]

@@CareerWatch everyone is asking for 2 Years experience, if I can't train at the hospital I can't get experience right. Thank you for replying to my comments. Blessed

[@CareerWatch]

@@suerichards7871 Yeah, lots of occupations are like that. Hard to get in the door. Good luck and keep trying!

[@cocoloso030]

How hard was the exam??

[@jamesbrandonto193]

You can do that with a dental assistant certification

[@honeychick4ever]

Exactly! They also clean instruments too.

[@jackieboo6776]

They dont pay much at all. But it's good to start in the medical field.

[@CareerWatch]

Great point!

[@Knoe-lp2wl]

Where can you move up to with this training?

[@KC-py5vq]

They do if you go traveling

[@apdroidgeek1737]

They dont earn as much!!?? They dont even need to go to school and they earn as much as those who do went to school like lvns and surgical technicians! Starting pay for surgical technicians are $15-20 while starting pay for sterile processing techs are $25 or more, they can earn upto 90k a year!

[@apdroidgeek1737]

Sometimes i dont get how healthcare professionals based their pay on. Im not belittling sterile processing tech and im sure its an important part of healthcare but jeez... compared to surgical techs and lvns their job wasnt even that hard.

[@marcusjackson2493]

Great video. Very informative.

[@CareerWatch]

Thank you!

[@kiki50707]

I love this channel

[@kiki50707]

Good program

[@RahulKashyap-wi9dj]

Dear sir, Kindly make a video for electronics Engineer, jobs in USA,fields,required experience and how to apply from other countries. If someone completed Diploma in Electronics field + 4 year experience in electronics industry 🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@TheLastSpartan04]

How many years experience taking the poo to the loo?

[@mariaj.]

El video es muy interesante. Trabajo en ese job y puedo decir que para ese job se necesita fuerza e inteligencia.

[@jalyssa5353]

I really want to do this

[@leogomez1220]

im thinking of taking this program in college

[@c.l.6379]

Very informative, great video

[@CareerWatch]

Glad it was helpful!

[@alcaballero1471]

Really interested in joining the field, I’m from texas, any good online schools you’ll recommend tht are certified by the board?

[@tenikapowell2282]

Penn foster and ash worth! Cheapest way! Herzing university is a bit more expensive!

[@naturalbeauty5028]

@@tenikapowell2282 so peen foster is good and how can you get the 400hrs

[@karinareed2979]

I have an interview tomorrow. I was a trained on the job Surgical Tech for women's services....but unfortunately, I moved and haven't got to do that again.

[@Kim-wh6gl]

Anyone who’s working in sterile, can you say it benefits you well? If no one minds me asking, I’m about to start externship soon but I’m curious how well it pays back. Are you guys able to live comfortably from this career? Example like buying your own home? Haha

[@yonasworkie6720]

how long it takes the class in community college?

[@Threeorthirteen]

Can i know if there is a the relationship between biology degree and sterilization technician?

[@sharongonzalez8793]

You're the best !!!!!

[@CareerWatch]

Thanks!

[@giftyachigibah5157]

What is the career progress

[@shanice4269]

8 year dental assistant could I qualify for this we also sterilize instruments

[@queenchazzy]

We do! I just got a job after being a DA for 3 years. The main thing is we have expierence in the sterilization process.

[@shanice4269]

@@queenchazzy thank you so much if you don’t mind me asking is the pay better than a dental assistant?

[@purshotambegari8994]

Sir sterile technician How much salary sir

[@Surviving695]

What to study for on the SPD ?

[@crooked52h]

Nyc starting is around $24-$26 hr

[@marcusjackson2493]

Awesome!!!! I’m wrapping up my internship and I’m looking to apply to many hospitals. Any information or suggestions of hospitals would be greatly appreciated. I’m in the North Jersey/ NYC area. In advance, thank you.

[@smh2641]

@@marcusjackson2493 I passed my exams finding it hard to get a place for 400hrs Pls help me any suggestions or hospitals Pls help me 🙏😩

[@sadeemmanuel9275]

What school would recomm

[@smh2641]

@@sadeemmanuel9275 I did online New York institute of career development

[@crooked52h]

@@sadeemmanuel9275 mbawine consultants

[@princesscindy366]

What is the certified online school for sterile processing tech?

[@kaiarevalo2952]

The voice and tone is almost like ebook or podcast lol

[@bluejay9968]

All that plastic surgery in California, I'm sure the pay is higher 🤣.

[@chrispin8996]

Thanks video, I m in Africa but I always dream to study processing i- I need your advice

[@CareerWatch]

Cool! Which part of Africa?

[@itrazavaleta5441]

anyone know an accredited program in chicago ?

[@christym8529]

U.s Career institute it’s online I’m about to enroll next week!

[@Katiemtz099]

Aren’t those numbers depending on where you live ?

[@kaylawilliams7196]

Can you do a video on Laboratory assistant

[@Anunnaki1821]

Working in agency will make more

[@muamua1900]

Being looking for SPT school.. any suggestions?

[@Travelingbeard-ko1xd]

You could just take the exam without going to school. You would save a lot of money

[@kgoodstuff]

@@Travelingbeard-ko1xd what is the exam called?

[@muamua1900]

@@Travelingbeard-ko1xd what is the exam called and how do I go about it please?

[@feliciamartinez9163]

Do you know if you have a felony background can you still be certified?

[@Shay416]

Usually I would say no if in a hospital. You need to pass a vulnerable sector background check

[@malarygachupin5387]

Where can I find school for SPT ??

[@Travelingbeard-ko1xd]

If your good at studying you can skip the school

[@cyngar9]

I love doing this job however the pay could be better.

[@texanboiii562]

Do you get paid more for being bilingual?

[@rominacerati]

@@texanboiii562 No, since you don’t interact with patients, no need to speak another language other than English.

[@claudiatoyou]

What state are u in and what do u get paid

[@Ihaveabundance___]

You have a very nice voice

[@maxtaxplusdotnet]

🙌

[@benyatip4469]

🙏🏼

[@BatsnGhosts]

Can confirm, alabama doesn't pay their sterile techs much 😂

[@kurbicksan4917]

Utah starts at $17-$20